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Cessna

Cessna 170B

C170
Fora do escopo executivo · Aviação geral
Single-Engine PistonDiscontinued1948–1956
Range
469 NM · 869 km
MTOW
998 kg
Cruise
—
Seats
4
4 seats (pilot included)
Used price
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Specifications for the 170A variant. Sources: dyzz9obi78pm5.cloudfront.net, skytamer.com, en.wikipedia.org, planeandpilotmag.com (checked on 10/10/2026).

The Cessna 170B is a single-engine piston produced between 1948 and 1956. It has a range of 469 nm, 4 seats (pilot included). In Brazil there are 36 active units in the RAB-ANAC, excluding cancelled registrations.

Source: RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026) and Jet Tracker catalog (spec sheet reviewed on 11/7/2026).

Temporal identity

First flight
Jan 01, 1948
FAA cert.
—
ANAC cert.
—
Deliveries start
—
Units produced
5,174

Classic tailwheel single-engine aircraft that preceded the 172, produced between 1948 and 1956 with a 145 hp Continental engine. In Brazil it appears as a personal and light utility aircraft, valued for operating well on short and unpaved runways, besides its appeal as a classic among collectors. The spec sheet represents the 170B, the most numerous variant of the family.

Detailed specs

Performance

Power
145 hp (108 kW)
Engine
Continental C145-2 (O-300)

Cabin and comfort

Detailed specs pending

Avionics and engines

Detailed specs pending

Operating costs

Data source
consumo: https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/aircraft-fact-sheets/cessna-170
Last updated
2026

External dimensions

Overall length
7.61 m
Wingspan
10.97 m
Height
2.01 m

Weights & fuel

Operating empty weight (OEW)
572 kg
Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)
998 kg
Fuel capacity
159 L
Fuel capacity
285 lb

Cabin

Standard configuration
4 typical seats (pilot included)
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Volume
—
Baggage
—

History

First flight - 1948

1948

End of production - 1956

1956

Brazil Fleet

Lineage

Model with no documented lineage in the manufacturer's line.

Curiosities and highlights

Curated knowledge pending.

Cessna 170B for sale now

Listed aircraft with a page on Jet Tracker, from the lowest asking price up. Asking is not the closing price; portals and the reading date are on each page.

Registrations in Brazil

14 operational aircraft owned by companies in the ANAC registry (RAB). Each opens the profile with owner, operator, status and history.

PP-DSZPT-AERPT-AHAPT-AKIPT-AONPT-AQVPT-AUGPT-AUJPT-AUMPT-BBUPT-BEQPT-IERPT-JFMPT-KFW

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Cessna 170B?

The maximum range is 469 nm (469 NM · 869 km).

How many passengers does the Cessna 170B seat?

The Cessna 170B has 4 seats in total, counting the pilot seat: up to 3 passengers.

How many Cessna 170B are there in Brazil?

There are 36 active units in the RAB-ANAC (data as of 11/10/2026): operational, mark reservation or suspended, excluding cancelled registrations.